Teaching Philosophy Statement

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Teaching Philosophy Statement

Upon arriving at Concord University, I have come to the decision to major in Physical Education and Health. I have chosen to major in Physical Education and Health because I am a very health conscious individual and enjoy many types of physical activity.

As and individual who enjoys participating in physical activity, in the future I look forward to being able to teach children that his or her health Is just as important now as his or her health will be later in life. I have been very active my whole life and look forward to teaching the younger children that physical activity is important in every day life and does not have to be dreadful, but instead should be looked as fun. People in today’s society tend to believe that physical activity has to be strenuous to achieve the desired health benefits. Research has shown that physical activity thirty minutes a day, most days of the week is enough to achieve the health benefits to live a healthy lifestyle. Brisk physical activity three to four days a week can reduce the chances of dying prematurely, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and help control body weight. These are just a few factors that physical activity can change or even prevent completely.

Concords physical education program emphasizes the “new PE” philosophy that is changing the way physical education is taught in elementary, middle and high schools throughout the Unites States. For example, this philosophy emphasizes knowledge and skills for a lifetime of physical activity, promotes outside physical activity, and strives to meet the needs of all students, especially those who are not athletically gifted. The “new PE” philosophy also strives to teach self m...

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... to be labeled as doing the three R’s, rolling out the ball, reading the paper and finally recording a grade. I believe strongly in being able to set an example for my students by participating in activities with my students. As a physical educator, I do not want to be the teacher that just lets her students have fun in class. As I begin my future as an educator, I see myself as the teacher who emphasizes fair play and self worth opposed to cheating and competitive competition.

As of right now, my goal is to teach in the elementary school setting. I not only want to teach activities that my students will enjoy, but I also want to emphasize physical activities that will incorporate skill development. Skill development will allow students to advance in activities as well as do simple daily activities, such as walking up and down stairs or carrying in groceries.

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